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This chapter summarises our experience in selecting and evaluating three intensive care monitoring systems on the basis of information needs for clinical decision making by physicians and nurses. It describes how, in the intensive care unit, large volumes of information must be acquired accurately, stored in databases, manipulated correctly and displayed in a useful format. It discusses the importance of validation and integration of data. It points out the strengths and weaknesses of currently available North American monitoring systems and patient data management systems. Finally, this chapter discusses the future of integrated intensive care patient data monitoring systems.
Keywords
- Hospital Information System
- Coronary Care Unit
- Patient Data Management System
- Bedside Monitor
- Arrhythmia Detection
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Rosenal, T.W., White, M., Hannah, K.J. (1991). Information management for decision making by critical care physicians and nurses. In: Meester, G.T., Pinciroli, F. (eds) Databases for Cardiology. Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine, vol 115. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3720-1_21
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